Letโs learn more about Jamaican fruits and herbs. ๐ด๐๐ฟ
Jamaican Red Cherry
The Jamaican Cherry has red, sometimes yellow skin, is yellow inside, and has two to three small oval seeds. It is slightly sweet, slightly tart and juicy and is used to make juices or washed and eaten just picked from the tree. The cherries are low in carbohydrates and are packed with vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate. ๐๐ฟ
Black Mint:
Jamaican black mint is a variant of the mint tree that grows on the island. Similarly to the Jamaican peppermint, Jamaican black mint is a combination of spearmint and watermint. Jamaican black mint is used to make a โbush teaโ. The tea is made by picking a sufficient amount of the blank mint leaf and washing it thoroughly. Allow the mint to soak in a cup of hot water for a couple minutes, and then sweeten it with honey or sugar. ๐ฑ๐
Cassava:
Cassava, also known as yuca, is a starchy root vegetable. Itโs a staple in Jamaican cooking. Enjoy it boiled, fried, or mashed โ cassava is versatile and delicious! ๐ฅ๐ฟ
Guava
Guava is a Jamaican favorite, grown abundantly in St. Thomas. You can eat all parts of the guava โ the skin, the outer yellow flesh, and the inner pink flesh with tiny edible seeds. ๐๐ฟ
Callaloo
Callaloo is a leafy green vegetable similar to spinach or Swiss chard and a popular dish in Jamaica. Try it in a hearty callaloo soup or sautรฉed with garlic and onions! ๐๐ฒ
Mango:
Ah, the beloved mango! Sweet, juicy, and bursting with tropical flavor. Jamaicaโs mangoes are juicy and delicious. Enjoy them fresh, in smoothies, or as a topping for desserts. ๐ฅญ๐
Ponganut
This is the Jamaican patois word for 'pomegranate'. Pomegranates are used in baking, cooking, juice blends, meal garnishes, smoothies, and alcoholic beverages, such as cocktails and wine.๐ฟ
Remember, Jamaicaโs fruits and herbs are delicious and packed with health benefits. Whether youโre sipping herbal teas or indulging in fresh fru
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